This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book was published 2006 by Books on Tape .
S E Hinton wrote THE OUTSIDERS, her first book, when she was 17 - it was a phenomenal success. Its publication enabled her to attend the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma; she graduated in 1970 with a major in education. S E Hinton was the first recipient of the American Library Association Award for an outstanding contribution to Young Adult Literature. She lives in Oklahoma.
This book contains the following story:
The Outsiders
According to Ponyboy youre either a Greaser or a Soc. Coming from the wrong side of town, hes a Greaser and his high school rivals are the Socs the kids who have the money, the attitude and can get away with anything. The Socs love to spend their time beating up the Greasers, but Ponyboy and his friends know what to expect and stick together. But one night someone goes to far, and Ponyboys world begins to crumble.
